Finance Administrator

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Pretoria, City of Tshwane, Gauteng, ZAF
In-Office
Mid level
Agency • HR Tech • Professional Services
The Role
Manage daily cash-ups, bank and creditors reconciliations, stock control and pricing for retail and forecourt operations. Maintain records, prepare reports and spreadsheets, support HR/admin tasks, oversee promotions and supplier ordering, ensure compliance with licensing and fuel-related certificates, and assist operational meetings and events.
Summary Generated by Built In

A well-regarded retail business is seeking a reliable and highly organised Retail Finance Administrator to support day-to-day administrative and operational functions. The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring accurate record keeping, financial reconciliation, and smooth office coordination. This position requires strong attention to detail, a methodical approach to work, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment. Working hours Monday - Friday 8am - 5pm, first and last Saturday of every month 8am - 1pm.

Responsibilities:

  • Perform daily cash-up reconciliations, balance cashier accounts, and ensure accuracy in all financial reports.
  • Download bank statements, maintain daily bank reconciliations, and monitor debtors and account statements for discrepancies.
  • Capture and verify data, including GRVs (Goods Received Vouchers), and ensure correct margins are reflected on the system.
  • Operate and manage shop and forecourt tills, completing end-of-day cash-ups and month-end reports.
  • Monitor and record fuel deliveries, manage daily petrol orders, and process price changes and tank variance reports.
  • Oversee ordering, managing, and monitoring stock functions, including promotional deals, ensuring all price changes and promotions are correctly reflected in the system.
  • Conduct shop inspections, maintain accurate shelf labelling, and uphold high hygiene and maintenance standards in both shop and forecourt areas.
  • Prepare and maintain spreadsheets, administrative reports, and ensure efficient filing and record-keeping systems.
  • Handle employee orientation and assist with day-to-day HR administrative support.
  • Create and maintain housekeeping schedules for both forecourt and shop areas.
  • Ensure compliance with relevant licensing and certification requirements, including retail license renewals and flammable liquid certificates.
  • Support the preparation of meetings, reports, and on-site events, managing administrative deadlines to ensure operational efficiency.
  • Assist with rebate setups, cross-checking and reconciling all financial and operational reports for accuracy.


Requirements
  • Proven administrative experience, preferably within the fuel or retail industry.
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills, with a strong eye for detail.
  • Good written and verbal communication skills.
  • A valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle (travel between sites may be required).
  • A trustworthy and dependable nature, with the ability to handle confidential information responsibly.
  • A proactive, service-oriented attitude and willingness to learn.
  • Training will be provided on specific operational systems and procedures.
  • 24-hour filling station / fuel retail operations
  • FMCG operational environment
  • Stock control and shrinkage prevention
  • Daily stock reporting and variance management
  • Supplier liaison and ordering processes
  • Creditors reconciliations and administrative controls
  • Warehouse and storeroom management
  • Pricing accuracy and promotions management
  • Staff supervision and operational follow-through
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-pressure operational environment
  • Strong leadership, accountability, and organisational skills
  • Reliability, consistency, and operational discipline


Benefits
  • Stable, long-term opportunity with a respected local business.
  • Supportive working environment and on-the-job training provided.
  • A hands-on, varied role offering both structure and autonomy.


Skills Required

  • Proven administrative experience
  • Experience within fuel or retail industry
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Good written and verbal communication skills
  • Valid driver’s licence and own reliable vehicle
  • Ability to handle confidential information responsibly
  • Experience with cash-up, bank reconciliations and creditors reconciliations
  • Experience operating tills / POS systems and month-end reporting
  • Stock control, daily stock reporting and variance management experience
  • Supplier liaison and ordering experience
  • Knowledge of pricing accuracy and promotions management
  • Ability to supervise staff and enforce operational follow-through
  • Ability to work specified hours including occasional Saturdays and travel between sites
  • Familiarity with retail licensing and flammable liquid certificate compliance
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